Ballon d’Or 2025: Why Thierry Henry believes there is a better candidate than Mohamed Salah and Harry Kane

Ballon d’Or 2025: Why Thierry Henry believes there is a better candidate than Mohamed Salah and Harry Kane

Thierry Henry has backed Raphinha’s claim to win the 2025 Ballon d’Or, largely due to his goalscoring exploits in the Champions League. The Brazil international netted twice in Barca’s 3-1 second leg of defeat of Benfica last night to take his tally in Europe’s elite club competition to 11. The Catalans’ 4-1 aggregate win means…

Arsenal in advanced talks with top sporting director candidate

Arsenal in advanced talks with top sporting director candidate

Arsenal are in advanced negotiations with former Atletico Madrid sporting director Andrea Berta, according to multiple reports. Former transfer guru Edu Gaspar surprisingly resigned in November and his temporary replacement, former assistant Jason Ayto, has found himself under pressure after failing to oversee any new senior arrivals during the January transfer window. A five-man shortlist…

West Ham's preferred candidate revealed as Julen Lopetegui nears sack

West Ham's preferred candidate revealed as Julen Lopetegui nears sack

West Ham United have renewed their interest in former Chelsea head coach Graham Potter as they edge closer to sacking Julen Lopetegui, according to reports. The pressure has been mounting on the Spaniard after a series of heavy defeats that have left the Hammers in 14th place in the Premier League table, just seven points…